Los Angeles' win over San Jose in their quarterfinal series eliminated the 2005 regular-season "champ" from contention. Here's how far the regular season's top team went in the playoffs in MLS's 10-year history.
2005: San Jose (quarterfinals)
2004: Columbus (quarterfinals)
2003: Chicago (runner-up)
2002: Los Angeles (champion)
2001: Miami Fusion (semifinals)
2000: Kansas City (champion)
1999: DC United (champion)
1998: Los Angeles (semifinals)
1997: DC United (champion)
1996: Tampa Bay (semifinals)